Conference of Defence Associations Institute
The CDA Institute's programming convenes experts in Canadian defence, international security, and politics to provide nuanced discussion about current and ongoing issues in defence and security. https://cdainstitute.ca/
Podcasting since 2023 • 117 episodes
Conference of Defence Associations Institute
Latest Episodes
Carney Announces $35B Plan for Arctic Defence
As Canada seeks its security and operational capacity in the North, Prime Minister Mark Carney recently announced a $35-billion federal plan to expand defence capabilities and infrastructure across the Arctic and northern regions, including upg...
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Season 5
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Episode 13
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55:21
India and Canada Reset Ties with Increased Defence Cooperation
As Canada seeks to strengthen its independence and resilience in a more uncertain world, Prime Minister Mark Carney recently embarked on a 10-day tour of the Indo-Pacific, meeting with leaders in India, Australia, and Japan. Today, Jona...
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Season 5
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Episode 12
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59:38
What is the endgame in Iran?
On February 28, 2026, Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was assassinated, an event that shocked the region and raised significant questions about Iran’s operational security. While his death is undeniably significant, the Islamic Republic sur...
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Season 5
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Episode 11
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27:38
Operationalizing the Defence Industrial Strategy: Can Canada Deliver?
On today’s episode of the Expert Series, CDA Institute Executive Director Gaëlle Rivard Piché and CGAI President & CEO David Perry examine how Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy is redefining the relationship between strategic autonomy, e...
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Season 5
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Episode 10
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44:33
Unpacking Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy
On today’s episode of the Expert Series, we examine Canada’s first Defence Industrial Strategy and how it aims to reshape military readiness, domestic industrial capacity, and Canada’s position in a rapidly shifting geopolitical environment. Vi...
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Season 5
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Episode 9
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58:47